Translation of Italian word "dovere" to English
dovere
/doˈve.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'dovere' means 'must, to have to' (To have to, must). It belongs to the second conjugation (-ere). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. In practice, expresses obligation or necessity.
🇬🇧 English
must, to have to
Example
Devo partire domani mattina presto.
I have to leave early tomorrow morning.
Dobbiamo finire questo lavoro oggi.
We must finish this work today.
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Common phrases
- Devo partire domani mattina presto.— I have to leave early tomorrow morning.
- Dobbiamo finire questo lavoro oggi.— We must finish this work today.
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The Italian word "dovere" means "must, to have to" in English.
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